Sedation dentistry in New Hampshire is becoming very popular with adults and children. Typically administered with an IV before the dental procedure. The medication significantly reduces anxiety, allowing the patient to feel relaxed and calm during the appointment.
Though IV sedation is often used interchangeably with ‘sleep dentistry’, the patient does not actually go to sleep with conscious sedation. IV sedation makes you feel very relaxed and groggy. While you won’t remember much of the appointment, you will be able to answer any questions the dentist asks.
IV sedation is more reliably effective than oral sedation, it can also be tailored to your individual needs, while oral sedation can be unreliable. After IV sedation patients may feel groggy for a couple of hours after the procedure and will need someone to drive them home.
The question of safety has come into play with IV sedation. When the dentist or oral surgeon performs both the dental procedure and the anesthesia, is called ‘single operator model’, and has been proven to be unsafe.
Whether if it is a child or adult, safety should be the top priority. A dentist who is doing too much at one time, even if it is directing the actions of a medical assistant, can compromise the safety.
It’s important to have a separate nurse anesthetist, whose sole purpose is to perform the sedation and monitor the patient’s vital signs. Ensure they are experienced and properly trained in providing IV sedation, as well as meeting all the standards of the ADA Guidelines for the Use of Sedation and General Anesthesia by Dentists.
With Blue Sky Solutions you can expect a highly trained nurse anesthetist who will be monitoring every breath and heartbeat during your procedure, state-of-the-art equipment that brings hospital-quality sedation to the office, and IV sedation that is tailored individualized to your specific needs.
If you are considering sedation for your or a loved ones next dental appointment, make sure all the safety precautions are taken, and contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information.
